California Professional Engineering (PE) license required
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Geological Engineering, or related field
Minimum of 5 years of geotechnical engineering experience, preferably with a consulting firm
Strong understanding of soil mechanics and subsurface investigation methods
Experience with field exploration and geotechnical report preparation
Ability to perform technical calculations and interpret data
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Responsibilities
Manage geotechnical, forensic, and construction projects
Interact directly with clients and manage project budgets
Coordinate and participate in field activities, including logging borings and evaluating geologic hazards
Perform engineering analyses such as foundation design and slope stability analysis
Prepare geotechnical engineering proposals and technical reports
Provide technical support and mentorship to staff engineers and geologists
Benefits
Opportunity to work on diverse geotechnical projects
Collaborative team environment with mentorship opportunities
Engagement with clients and direct project management
Involvement in field activities and hands-on engineering work
Potential for professional growth in a reputable firm
Full Job Description
Job Description
We are seeking a Project Geotechnical Engineer to join our Bay Area team in San Jose, CA. The successful candidate will manage geotechnical, forensic, and construction projects, working closely with clients and internal teams.
Key Responsibilities
Manage geotechnical, forensic, and construction projects
Interact directly with clients and manage project budgets
Coordinate and participate in field activities, including:
Logging borings, test pits, trenches, and cores
Evaluating geologic and seismic hazards
Performing forensic evaluations of distressed structures and failed slopes
Perform engineering analyses, including:
Foundation design and evaluation
Slope stability analysis
Settlement analysis
Prepare geotechnical engineering proposals and technical reports
Provide technical support and mentorship to staff engineers, geologists, and field technicians
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
California Professional Engineering (PE) license REQUIRED
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Geological Engineering, or a related field.
Minimum of 5 years of geotechnical engineering experience; experience with a geotechnical consulting firm preferred.
Strong understanding of soil mechanics, geotechnical engineering principles, and subsurface investigation methods.
Experience with field exploration, soil classification, geotechnical analyses, and report preparation.
Ability to perform technical calculations and interpret laboratory and field data.
Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and attention to detail.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree in Geotechnical Engineering, Engineering Geology, or related engineering discipline preferred.
Experience with geotechnical software used for slope stability, settlement, liquefaction, and foundation analyses.
Experience providing construction observation and geotechnical field support services.
Familiarity with Bay Area geologic and geotechnical conditions.
Additional Information
Salary range: $90,000-110,000/year, depending on qualifications
